Christmas presents for animals at Bergen County Zoo

The Record

1 p.m. Sunday, Paramus

zoo takes a holiday

Share holiday cheer with the animals at the Holiday Train Ride with Santa at the Bergen County Zoological Park at Van Saun Park.

TELL ME MORE: The animals will be given wrapped presents and visitors can watch as the mountain lions, bison and friends open their gifts. Kids can hop in an antique sleigh with Santa for a photo in the education center. Visitors can take their own pictures for free or, for a $5 donation, the zoo staff will take a picture and put it in a holiday-themed folder.

Weather permitting, there will be complimentary train rides. There also will be free hot chocolate and cookies, and costumed characters to entertain the kids. The keepers will start handing out gifts to the animals at 2 p.m.

Christmas presents for animals at Bergen County Zoo

The Record

1 p.m. Sunday, Paramus

zoo takes a holiday

Share holiday cheer with the animals at the Holiday Train Ride with Santa at the Bergen County Zoological Park at Van Saun Park.

TELL ME MORE: The animals will be given wrapped presents and visitors can watch as the mountain lions, bison and friends open their gifts. Kids can hop in an antique sleigh with Santa for a photo in the education center. Visitors can take their own pictures for free or, for a $5 donation, the zoo staff will take a picture and put it in a holiday-themed folder.

Weather permitting, there will be complimentary train rides. There also will be free hot chocolate and cookies, and costumed characters to entertain the kids. The keepers will start handing out gifts to the animals at 2 p.m.